ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
24 Apr 2025
As the Federal election reaches its crescendo, I’m proud to say we’ve worked hard to advocate for long-term funding reform for councils. We are frustrated with grant programs that pit...
22 Apr 2025
Cyber security is critical for local government to meet the needs of their communities, as highlighted by new research we recently commissioned: 74 per cent of cyber breaches were caused by the...
14 Apr 2025
ALGA has warmly welcomed the Coalition’s commitment today to reinstate their highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program if elected on 3 May. ALGA President Matt Burnett said: “Introduced...
10 Apr 2025
The Coalition’s proposed Regional Australia Future Fund is a great opportunity to deliver long-term secure funding for regional councils, but must include non-competitive, formula-based funding streams. ALGA President Matt Burnett...
It’s fantastic to see our Put Our Communities First federal election campaign in full swing, as we collectively advocate for an additional $3.5 billion in federal funding for Australia’s 537...
9 Apr 2025
A new $500 million community infrastructure annual fund for all Australian councils is needed to revitalise local assets, including libraries, playgrounds, bike paths, recreation centres and sporting fields. As part...
8 Apr 2025
ALGA and local government leaders were involved in the Closing the Gap Assembly in Canberra from 1-3 April. The important national gathering attracted more than 150 people, including Aboriginal and...
6 Apr 2025
ALGA News recently sat down with aviation expert and Hales North Managing Director Sara Hales to discuss local government’s key role in the future of regional airports across Australia. Ms...
2 Apr 2025
Councils are calling on the next Australian Government to establish a new $1.1 billion annual fund for local government to help address Australia’s affordable housing crisis. As part of the...
